Amc 360 Vs. Dodge 360?

mrclean · April 11th, 2006, 10:22 AM

Are they the same? I have an 84 Dodge 1/2ton with a 318 in it now. I have a friend (

) that has a 79 AMC 360 that he is looking to get rid of. Will his AMC 360 bolt up the same as any other chrysler small block? Do I have to mod a bunch of stuff to make it work? thanks for any help

clarkstoncracker · April 11th, 2006, 10:28 AM

(braces for 2 page rant from pavementpounder)

AMC ENGINES SUCK!

:tonka:

mrclean · April 11th, 2006, 10:57 AM

Thanks boxing kitten!! that solves all my problems

Next!!

Haggar · April 11th, 2006, 02:29 PM

No, completely different motors....

Perhaps you could get an AMC TF727 bellhousing, though, to the dodge trans..Dunno..

Geez, I suppose you'll be needing that brushguard now to stand on..

AMC motors are pretty decent actually. I'd take a AMC 360 over, say, a 305 Anyway.

305s are for homos..

Captain Ledd · April 11th, 2006, 02:41 PM

I remember from looking into a T-18 swap that the bellhousing patterns (engine block side) were the same for the AMC I6's and the V8's up to 401 if I remember correctly, and interchangeable with the 4.0's. I think some lengths might be different, I recall some variation in input shaft lentghs (which ones I have no idea). Theres a multitude of conversions and adapters for Jeep/AMC transmissions and bellhousings, I'm sure theres a way to fit something strong and reliable enough back there. Thats getting expensive though.

user name · April 11th, 2006, 04:26 PM

there is a dodge 360 for sale in the parts section right now under something about a 1980 dodge then you could just get the right flex plate and not have to worry about it at all just a though

Sandals · April 11th, 2006, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarkstoncracker

(braces for 2 page rant from pavementpounder)

AMC ENGINES SUCK!

:tonka:

You need to ban yourself for a week for that comment

clarkstoncracker · April 11th, 2006, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandals

You need to ban yourself for a week for that comment

I really don't know a thing abotu AMC engines, or any engine to be honest.. I just like making fun of PP, because I believe if it were legal, he would marry a AMC engine.

Sandals · April 11th, 2006, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarkstoncracker

I really don't know a thing abotu AMC engines, or any engine to be honest.. I just like making fun of PP, because I believe if it were legal, he would marry a AMC engine.

Hey... there's nothing wrong with wanting to marry an AMC engine.....

shoot, I hope the wife doesn't find out about the one I have in the garage :tonka: :tonka:

mrclean · April 11th, 2006, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by user name

there is a dodge 360 for sale in the parts section right now under something about a 1980 dodge then you could just get the right flex plate and not have to worry about it at all just a though

thanks for the heads up. I pm'd him about the engine and the plow

user name · April 11th, 2006, 10:09 PM

just a heads up 360s are balanced different than the 318 and i think you have the auto, the one for sale has a stick so new flex plate will be needed 2 and wile your at it you might as well through a cam in it 2

user name · April 11th, 2006, 10:14 PM

ok sorry the torque converted is wieghted difftent not the flex plate itsself

mrclean · April 12th, 2006, 06:34 AM

so what do I need for the swap then? A new torque convertor or a new flexplate?

h8pvmnt · April 12th, 2006, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrclean

so what do I need for the swap then? A new torque convertor or a new flexplate?

Torque Converter

mrclean · April 12th, 2006, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h8pvmnt

Torque Converter

thanks Ed

PavementPounder · April 12th, 2006, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrclean

Are they the same? I have an 84 Dodge 1/2ton with a 318 in it now. I have a friend (

) that has a 79 AMC 360 that he is looking to get rid of. Will his AMC 360 bolt up the same as any other chrysler small block? Do I have to mod a bunch of stuff to make it work? thanks for any help

I don't know how I missed this post yesterday. I'm subscribing to this Forum now, so it won't ever happen again. :tonka:

It was already covered, but AMC is AMC, Dodge is Chrysler is not AMC. Chevy is not Buick. Cadillac is not Ford.

Anyway, tell your buddy with the 360 to call me if he wants to sell it. I've got quite a collection going. I thing I'm up to 7 AMC V8's now. :tonka:

mrclean · April 12th, 2006, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PavementPounder

I don't know how I missed this post yesterday. I'm subscribing to this Forum now, so it won't ever happen again. :tonka:

It was already covered, but AMC is AMC, Dodge is Chrysler is not AMC. Chevy is not Buick. Cadillac is not Ford.

Anyway, tell your buddy with the 360 to call me if he wants to sell it. I've got quite a collection going. I thing I'm up to 7 AMC V8's now. :tonka:

my buddy is your buddy too. Your the one that brought back the Cherokee for him, right? Ring a bell now? :miff:

PavementPounder · April 12th, 2006, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrclean

my buddy is your buddy too. Your the one that brought back the Cherokee for him, right? Ring a bell now? :miff:

Yes, the last time I talked to him, it was about selling the truck off whole.

mrclean · April 12th, 2006, 11:14 AM

It's Bill, he changes his mind daily :miff:

PavementPounder · April 12th, 2006, 11:20 AM

Its cooler the way it is. He should go buy a 70's or early 80's puckup with a cap to mod.

April 11th, 2006, 10:22 AM	#1
mrclean I like to party Join Date: 11-06-05 Location: clarkston, mi Posts: 3,737 iTrader: (40)	Amc 360 Vs. Dodge 360? Are they the same? I have an 84 Dodge 1/2ton with a 318 in it now. I have a friend ( ) that has a 79 AMC 360 that he is looking to get rid of. Will his AMC 360 bolt up the same as any other chrysler small block? Do I have to mod a bunch of stuff to make it work? thanks for any help

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Haggar High Flush Join Date: 11-06-05 Location: Lake Orion Posts: 11,279 iTrader: (10)	No, completely different motors.... Perhaps you could get an AMC TF727 bellhousing, though, to the dodge trans..Dunno.. Geez, I suppose you'll be needing that brushguard now to stand on.. AMC motors are pretty decent actually. I'd take a AMC 360 over, say, a 305 Anyway. 305s are for homos.. __________________ w w w . y o g i s p i g g i g . c o m Last edited by Haggar; April 11th, 2006 at 02:31 PM.

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Captain Ledd Ranger Addiction? Join Date: 11-06-05 Location: The North Atlantic / Big Rapids/ Davisburg Posts: 1,623 iTrader: (15)	I remember from looking into a T-18 swap that the bellhousing patterns (engine block side) were the same for the AMC I6's and the V8's up to 401 if I remember correctly, and interchangeable with the 4.0's. I think some lengths might be different, I recall some variation in input shaft lentghs (which ones I have no idea). Theres a multitude of conversions and adapters for Jeep/AMC transmissions and bellhousings, I'm sure theres a way to fit something strong and reliable enough back there. Thats getting expensive though. Last edited by Captain Ledd; April 11th, 2006 at 02:49 PM.

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April 11th, 2006, 10:57 AM	#3
mrclean I like to party Join Date: 11-06-05 Location: clarkston, mi Posts: 3,737 iTrader: (40)	Thanks boxing kitten!! that solves all my problems Next!!

April 11th, 2006, 04:26 PM	#6
user name Senior Member Join Date: 02-23-06 Location: ferris, big crapids mi/ da soo U.P. Posts: 834 iTrader: (0)	there is a dodge 360 for sale in the parts section right now under something about a 1980 dodge then you could just get the right flex plate and not have to worry about it at all just a though

April 11th, 2006, 10:09 PM	#11
user name Senior Member Join Date: 02-23-06 Location: ferris, big crapids mi/ da soo U.P. Posts: 834 iTrader: (0)	just a heads up 360s are balanced different than the 318 and i think you have the auto, the one for sale has a stick so new flex plate will be needed 2 and wile your at it you might as well through a cam in it 2

April 11th, 2006, 10:14 PM	#12
user name Senior Member Join Date: 02-23-06 Location: ferris, big crapids mi/ da soo U.P. Posts: 834 iTrader: (0)	ok sorry the torque converted is wieghted difftent not the flex plate itsself

April 12th, 2006, 06:34 AM	#13
mrclean I like to party Join Date: 11-06-05 Location: clarkston, mi Posts: 3,737 iTrader: (40)	so what do I need for the swap then? A new torque convertor or a new flexplate?

April 12th, 2006, 11:14 AM	#19
mrclean I like to party Join Date: 11-06-05 Location: clarkston, mi Posts: 3,737 iTrader: (40)	It's Bill, he changes his mind daily :miff:

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